Math Problem Statement

Consider a triangle ABC like the one below. Suppose that B = 67°, C = 35°, and c = 62. Solve the triangle. Round your answers to the nearest tenth.

Solution

To solve triangle ABCABC with angles and side lengths given as follows:

  • B=67B = 67^\circ
  • C=35C = 35^\circ
  • c=62c = 62

Step 1: Find Angle AA

Since the sum of angles in a triangle is 180180^\circ, we can find AA using: A=180BCA = 180^\circ - B - C A=1806735=78A = 180^\circ - 67^\circ - 35^\circ = 78^\circ

So, A=78A = 78^\circ.

Step 2: Use the Law of Sines to Find Sides aa and bb

The Law of Sines states: asinA=bsinB=csinC\frac{a}{\sin A} = \frac{b}{\sin B} = \frac{c}{\sin C}

Solving for aa

asin78=62sin35\frac{a}{\sin 78^\circ} = \frac{62}{\sin 35^\circ} Rearrange to solve for aa: a=62×sin78sin35a = 62 \times \frac{\sin 78^\circ}{\sin 35^\circ} Calculating aa: a62×0.97810.5736105.7a \approx 62 \times \frac{0.9781}{0.5736} \approx 105.7

Solving for bb

bsin67=62sin35\frac{b}{\sin 67^\circ} = \frac{62}{\sin 35^\circ} Rearrange to solve for bb: b=62×sin67sin35b = 62 \times \frac{\sin 67^\circ}{\sin 35^\circ} Calculating bb: b62×0.92050.573699.5b \approx 62 \times \frac{0.9205}{0.5736} \approx 99.5

Summary of Results

  • A=78A = 78^\circ
  • a105.7a \approx 105.7
  • b99.5b \approx 99.5

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Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How is the Law of Sines applied in different types of triangles?
  2. What are alternative methods for solving non-right triangles?
  3. How does the Law of Sines compare to the Law of Cosines?
  4. What happens when there is an ambiguous case in the Law of Sines?
  5. How would the calculations change if the given angle measurements were altered?

Tip: Always check if a triangle has two possible solutions when solving with the Law of Sines, especially when given angle-side-angle configurations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Triangle Solving
Law of Sines
Angle Sum Property of Triangles

Formulas

Angle Sum Property: A + B + C = 180°
Law of Sines: a/sin(A) = b/sin(B) = c/sin(C)

Theorems

Law of Sines
Angle Sum Property

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12